E70.3 – Albinism
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Metabolic disorders
ICD-10-CM code
E70.3
- Code
E70.3(claims format:E703)- Description
- Albinism
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- Block
- E70-E88 Metabolic disorders
- Parent codes
- E70
Billable codes under E70.3
E70.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- E70.30 – Albinism, unspecifiedBillable
- E70.31 – Ocular albinismHeader (more codes below)
- E70.32 – Oculocutaneous albinismHeader (more codes below)
- E70.33 – Albinism with hematologic abnormalityHeader (more codes below)
- E70.39 – Other specified albinismBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block E70-E88
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Excludes2 (not included here):
- Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)
Related codes in E70
- E70.0 – Classical phenylketonuriaBillable
- E70.1 – Other hyperphenylalaninemiasBillable
- E70.2 – Disorders of tyrosine metabolismHeader
- E70.4 – Disorders of histidine metabolismHeader
- E70.5 – Disorders of tryptophan metabolismBillable
- E70.8 – Other disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolismHeader
- E70.9 – Disorder of aromatic amino-acid metabolism, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E70.3?
E70.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for albinism, in the block E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).
Is E70.3 a billable code?
No. E70.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does E70.3 belong to?
It belongs to category E70 – Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.